"Julian Assange's Final Bid to Avoid U.S. Extradition and Spy Charges"

Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, is facing a two-day hearing in a London court to determine whether he will be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges. His supporters argue that the case is an attack on free speech and an independent press, while his opponents claim he is not a journalist but a hacker. The U.S. Justice Department is seeking his trial on 17 charges of espionage and one charge for computer misuse. If extradited and convicted, Assange could face up to 175 years in prison.